{"id":6203,"date":"2024-05-01T20:57:40","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T20:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/internationalpulse.net\/?p=6203"},"modified":"2024-05-01T20:57:40","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T20:57:40","slug":"robbie-fowler-reveals-shock-over-rumours-arne-slot-will-manage-liverpool-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/internationalpulse.net\/?p=6203","title":{"rendered":"Robbie Fowler reveals ‘shock’ over rumours Arne Slot will manage Liverpool | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Arne Slot is expected to take over the reins from Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Robbie Fowler says he was initially \u2018shocked\u2019 to see Feyenoord boss Arne Slot linked with Liverpool, but believes the manager will be \u2018backed\u2019 by fans despite appearing a left-field choice.<\/p>\n

Widespread reports last week indicated that Liverpool and Feyenoord had reached an agreement over a compensation package for Slot, with the Eredivisie outfit rejecting an initial offer worth around \u00a37.7.million. <\/p>\n

It comes after Klopp rocked the footballing world with an announcement in January revealing his decision to step down as head coach after nine trophy-laden years on Merseyside.<\/p>\n

Xabi Alonso had been the favourite for the job but Liverpool were forced to look elsewhere after the Spaniard confirmed he would be committing his immediate future to Bayer Leverkusen, the newly crowned Bundesliga champions.<\/p>\n

Slot has since emerged as the clear frontrunner, with the 45-year-old Dutchman making no secret of his desire to take over the reins from Klopp at Anfield and official confirmation expected over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

The speculation surrounding Slot\u2019s impending arrival has had many Liverpool fans Googling the manager\u2019s name in search of his achievements in the Netherlands \u2013 and Fowler admits he knew very little about the Feyenoord boss.<\/p>\n

Quizzed on his initial reaction to rumours that is set to replace Klopp, Fowler told Anfield Index: \u2018To be completely honest, it was a shock.<\/p>\n

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Fowler was \u2018shocked\u2019 to see Liverpool linked with the Feyenoord head coach (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018I had to actually look him up, because I wasn\u2019t sure what he had achieved. <\/p>\n

\u2018The first thing I noticed was that he wasn\u2019t even top of the Dutch league.<\/p>\n

\u2018To be fair, after looking deeper at what he\u2019s achieved and the context around it, then yeah, he has done pretty well.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Liverpool and Feyenoord have reportedly agreed a deal for the Dutch manager (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fowler is confident Slot will have the full support of Liverpool fans should he be confirmed as Klopp\u2019s successor ahead of the 2024\/25 campaign.<\/p>\n

\u2018It\u2019s not the choice a lot of fans would\u2019ve chose, but they\u2019ll still back him,\u2019 the legendary ex-Liverpool and England striker added.<\/p>\n

\u2018With Jurgen, it\u2019s unusual because he is leaving on his own terms, so the narrative is in his hands.<\/p>\n

\u2018I know some people have criticised the timing of his announcement, but I think he had to or it was going to get leaked.\u2019<\/p>\n

Klopp himself has been asked to share his verdict on Slot\u2019s proposed appointment and it seems the German is an admirer of his would-be successor.<\/p>\n

\u2018I didn\u2019t read anything but [I know] Arne has said something. I am not involved, club-wise,\u2019 Klopp told reporters last week.<\/p>\n

\u2018I would like a lot that if he is the one he wants to take the job and is excited. I like his team\u2019s style, all I hear about him as a guy.<\/p>\n

\u2018Some people I know tell me. Good coach. All sounds really good to me. Best job and club in the world. And healthy, space for improvement. Fantastic people.\u2019<\/p>\n

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